Marrakech: Horse Carriage Ride & Majorelle Garden Entry

Horse carriage through Marrakech colors, old city walls, Majorelle magic

You’ll hear hooves echoing off Marrakech’s ancient walls as your driver shares stories only locals know. There’s time to wander Majorelle Garden’s blue pathways after skipping the line with your included ticket. Between city gates and garden calm, you’ll see Marrakech in a way that lingers long after the ride ends.

Step-by-step itinerary

Horse carriage ride and garden visit

• Ride horse carriage through Marrakech
• Pass 12th-century Medina ramparts
• See city gates called Babs
• Admire Majorelle Garden
• View Menara landmark

The experience

The first thing I noticed was the soft clop of hooves on stone, not loud, just steady. Our driver, Khalid, wore this faded cap and kept glancing back to check if we were comfortable. He grinned when my friend tried to pronounce “Bab Doukkala” (she got it wrong, but he just laughed). The air smelled like oranges and dust. I didn’t expect to feel so far from home just by riding in a horse-drawn carriage through Marrakech.

We passed under those huge 12th-century ramparts: honestly, they’re massive up close. Khalid pointed out different city gates (he called them “babs”) and told us little stories about each one. Something about how every gate has its own personality? I kind of liked that idea. The sun hit everything sideways and made the colors look even deeper: reds, blues, that weird green you only see on old doors here.

I kept thinking about how quiet it felt compared to the chaos of the Medina. Then suddenly we stopped at Majorelle Garden. Blue everywhere, not just any blue but that electric shade you can’t describe unless you’ve seen it. Inside, there was this faint smell of wet earth and jasmine, and people were whispering instead of talking out loud. I took too many photos of cacti (couldn’t help it). We wandered for a while before heading back to the carriage. The ride felt slower after that. Maybe I didn’t want it to end yet.

What’s included

Your day includes pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi onboard, a 45-minute horse carriage ride through Marrakech’s main sights alongside a multilingual driver or assistant, entry tickets for Majorelle Garden so you can skip the line and explore at your own pace, plus specialized infant seats if needed for families.

Information

Lasts 3h 30m, runs every day at 09:30, 14:30 and 17:00, from US$ 80 per person, with a live guide in English, Spanish, French and Arabic and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:30, 14:30 and 17:00Another time? ›

GroupUp to 2012 private ›

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and ArabicOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

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AgesAdult (10 to 70 years) · Child (5 to 9 years) · Infant (under 5): free

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats available

Operated by CLICK EXCURSIONS

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Arabic.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 9 years); Infant (under 5): free.

How long is the horse carriage ride in Marrakech?

The horse carriage tour lasts approximately 45 minutes.

Does this tour include entrance to Majorelle Garden?

Yes, entry fees for Majorelle Garden are included in the booking.

Is pickup from my hotel available?

Yes, pickup is included for your convenience.

Will there be a guide or assistant during the tour?

A professional multilingual driver/assistant accompanies you throughout.

Are there air-conditioned vehicles involved?

Yes, an air-conditioned vehicle is provided as part of your experience.

Is WiFi available during the tour?

Yes, WiFi is available onboard during your journey.